Annie Ernaux's abortion memoir becomes a graphic novel
Catherine Mory and Laetitia Coryn are adapting "L'événement" for Futuropolis, with art by Drac, due out November 4.
Futuropolis will publish a graphic-novel adaptation of Annie Ernaux's "L'événement" on November 4, according to Livres Hebdo. The book, which Ernaux published in 2000, recounts her illegal abortion in France at the start of the 1960s.
The adaptation is written by Catherine Mory and Laetitia Coryn, with artwork by Drac. Livres Hebdo describes the result as a faithful, well-judged rendering of Ernaux's account.
No further details on the book's length, format or price were given in the available material.
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